SANDS is a charity organisation based in the UK. SANDS is working to support bereaved families, promote research to prevent perinatal deaths and press for improvements in care during pregnancy and after a baby has died.

Synova Healthcare Group, Inc. develops and distributes over-the-counter and point-of-care diagnostic tests that allow consumers and healthcare professionals to rapidly and accurately diagnose and/or monitor specific medical conditions. Synova is committed to delivering high-quality and innovative medical diagnostics that are designed to assist consumers in being more proactive in the management of their personal health. Early and accurate diagnosis permits consumers, as well as their health care providers to mitigate certain risks that may be inherent to such conditions.

The AMA is the official voice of the medical profession in Alberta. For an overview of AMA health issues advocacy for the past 25 years, check out We are the AMA, An Overview.

Founded the same year as the province - 1905 - the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) represents 97% of Alberta physicians. From health reform to health issues - with government, the public, other health providers - the association concerns itself with how Albertans receive care and physicians' work environment.

The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

WHO is governed by 192 Member States through the World Health Assembly. The Health Assembly is composed of representatives from WHO's Member States. The main tasks of the World Health Assembly are to approve the WHO programme and the budget for the following biennium and to decide major policy questions.

The National SIDS Council of Australia, trading as SIDS and Kids, is a high-profile and well-respected not-for-profit organisation that boasts an enviable history of success.  It comprises a National Office based in Melbourne with the National Research and Programs Unit largely based in Canberra, and nine Member Organisations (MOs) based in the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, Hunter Region of NSW, ACT Region, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.

The ACMI is the professional organisation for midwives in Australia. It consists of a National office located in Canberra and branches in the capital cities of each State or Territory.

The College provides opportunities for education and continuing development through a range of measures and acts as a lobbyist on behalf of members. By participating in these activities you can work towards improving the status of midwives and the practice of midwifery.

The Mater was established in 1906 by the Sisters of Mercy. In 2002, Mater Health Services became an incorporated body, charged with the responsibility to continue the Mission of the Sisters of Mercy to “offer compassionate service to the sick and needy”.

The Mater Education Centre was established in February 1998 to meet the ongoing education, training and professional development needs of all staff of the Mater Health Services. The Centre now provides a centralised point of focus and coordination of organisational learning and clinical education.

The name Huggies is synonymous with nappies; as we’re the leader in our field we agree it should be, however we believe that we are much more than just a nappy company. The Huggies brand has evolved into an integral part of every new baby and new parents life with Huggies.com.au being the leading baby and parenting site in Australia and New Zealand.

Established as separate entities early last century, the Hospitals were amalgamated as one organisation in 1994. In August 2002, following the Government's restructure of the WA health system, they were formally named the Women's and Children's Health Service (WCHS).

For more than two decades SANDS has provided sensitive support to parents and families who experience reproductive loss.
SANDS Organisations across Australia:

• Recognise that the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy,stillbirth and neonatal death often has a significant and lifelong impact on the lives of women, their partners and families.
• Encourage support for families through recognition of their
  diverse experiences of loss.
• Value health and bereavement care which is of a high quality for
  parents and families.
• Acknowledge the diversity of individuals with regard to culture,
  religion, class, gender and the uniqueness of all grief reactions